You can spot creative accounting practices on a company's balance sheet by analyzing its assets, liabilities, and equity. Overstating assets and/or understating liabilities leads to increased net ...

Total Liabilities and Equity represents the sum of a company’s financial obligations (liabilities) and the owners’ claims (equity) on its assets. Understanding total liabilities and equity is ...

Equity-to-asset ratio measures a company's leverage; examining it aids in understanding debt levels. Calculating this ratio involves dividing total equity by total assets to get a percentage.

Common stock represents ownership in a company, not a direct asset or liability. Issuing common stock raises funds for a company without needing repayment like a loan. Common stock equity ...